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Zvezda Tiger 1 wheel masks
darthbode
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 09:01 AM UTC
I am getting ready to assemble 2 Zvezda Early Tiger 1s. Do any of you know of wheel masks that would fit this tank? I have looked for model specific and, so far, no luck. Thanks so much!
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 12:34 PM UTC
You could brush some white glue over the painted tires. Paint the hub, then gently lift the glue off. Just make sure you let the paint cure, prior to applying the glue.
darthbode
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 01:23 PM UTC
That sounds like a great idea! I have often wondered about "masks" that can peel off. Thank you!
Tojo72
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 01:31 PM UTC
You could pick up a decent circle template from a drafting store.Reusable with a lot of different size holes for different projects.
darthbode
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 01:45 PM UTC
Thank you!
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 02:12 PM UTC

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That sounds like a great idea! I have often wondered about "masks" that can peel off. Thank you!

Latex rubber masking solution is available at most hobby shops. It's used most often to mask aircraft canopies. If you paint it on and leave a wobbly edge, it can be trimmed with a fresh X-acto blade and the excess removed before painting.
It will protect whatever you want unpainted, and just rubs off with a fingertip when the paint is dry. Humbrol makes it, among others.
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 02:18 AM UTC

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That sounds like a great idea! I have often wondered about "masks" that can peel off. Thank you!

Latex rubber masking solution is available at most hobby shops. It's used most often to mask aircraft canopies. If you paint it on and leave a wobbly edge, it can be trimmed with a fresh X-acto blade and the excess removed before painting.
It will protect whatever you want unpainted, and just rubs off with a fingertip when the paint is dry. Humbrol makes it, among others.


I find white glue much easiet to work with. And, the dry time is minimal.
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